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Birds as Artistic Muse

Cynthia Schemmer, Digital Marketing Coodinator
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Cynthia Schemmer

Longtime members and frequent birders Ken Januski and Jerene Schroeder say the Morris is inspiration for art.

The bright green foliage of a maidenhair fern.

Plant Names Tell Their Stories: Maidenhair Ferns

Katherine Wagner-Reiss
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Morris Arboretum & Gardens hosts several of the over 200 species of maidenhair ferns. The maiden commemorated in the name is none other than Venus—the Greek goddess of love, beauty, sex, fertility, and victory.

A large bright yellow peony flower with a mustard yellow and pink center.

The Measured Magic of Molly the Witch

Vince Marrocco, Director of Horticulture
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Vince Marrocco

The flowering of this peony is one of those sparkling moments in the garden that we look forward to each April.

Four people stand in a row against a brick wall holding award plaques.

Production Arborist of the Year

Cynthia Schemmer, Digital Marketing Coordinator
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Courtesy of Penn-Del ISA

Congratulations to our Chief Arborist Peter Fixler, was awarded Production Arborist of the Year by the Penn-Del Chapter of the ISA at their annual symposium!

A man in a yellow shirt and tan bucket hat talks with several people.

Volunteer Spotlight: A Miller's Tale

Mellany Armstrong, Communications Coordinator
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Springfield Mills volunteer tells of lessons learned as the grandson and son of millers.

Green prickly chestnut tree burrs

Saving the American Chestnut

Bill Cullina, F. Otto Haas Executive Director
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The Morris is on the list to receive some of the first Darling 58 offspring when they become available.